C. I. D by Talbot Mundy (1933)

Name: C. I. D
Author: Talbot Mundy

C.I.D. is a novel by Talbot Mundy, first published in 1924. It follows the adventures of a British secret agent, Major John Cavanagh, as he travels to India to investigate a mysterious plot involving a secret society known as the C.I.D. The novel begins with Major Cavanagh arriving in India to investigate the activities of the C.I.D., a secret society that is believed to be behind a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances. He soon discovers that the C.I.D. is a powerful organization with far-reaching influence, and that its members are determined to keep their secrets hidden. As Cavanagh delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the C.I.D. and its mysterious leader, the Maharajah. With the help of a beautiful Indian princess, he must unravel the secrets of the C.I.D. and put a stop to their sinister plans. C.I.D. is an exciting and thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic of the spy genre and a must-read for fans of espionage fiction.

By Talbot Mundy · First published 1933 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 25 chapters · 60,235 words

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"There is no such person. There is no such country."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Talbot Mundy
Date: 1933 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Action/Adventure
Length: 60,235 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 1,596 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a group of British secret agents as they travel around the world to solve mysteries and fight crime.
Mystery — The book follows the agents as they investigate and solve mysteries, often involving international intrigue and espionage.
Thriller — The book contains many thrilling moments as the agents face danger and suspense while trying to solve their cases.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and contains many references to historical events and figures.